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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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